Checking halal certification is not only an obligation, but also a smart business strategy. Halal certification is issued by the official agency, BPJPH (Halal Product Assurance Agency), in collaboration with LPPOM. With a halal label, your product gains greater consumer trust especially among millennials and Gen Z, who are now highly selective
Imagine your product on a marketplace shelf: some are labeled halal, others are not. Psychologically, buyers are more likely to check for halal certification and choose the product with the halal logo, even if the price is higher. This is the power of halal certification for both MSMEs and large companies.
What is Halal Certification?
Halal certification is the process of officially recognizing that a product complies with Islamic law, is free from ingredients that are prohibited, and is produced in accordance with halal standards. BPJPH issues halal certificates after being inspected by the LPH (Halal Inspection Body).
Who is Involved in the Halal Certification Process?
- BPJPH – regulator and certificate issuer.
- LPH – field inspection agency (recommended: LPH LPPOM)
- MUI – issues halal fatwas.
- Business Actors – halal certification applicants.
This means that the halal certification process is not just a formality. There is a series of detailed verifications, from raw materials to production processes and distribution.
Source: BPJPH
Why is Checking Halal Certification Important?
1. Increase Consumer Trust
Halal label = guarantee of trust.
2. Boost Sales
Halal-labeled products are easier to recommend.
3. Gain Priority in Marketplaces & Modern Retail
Many marketplaces now offer a “Halal” badge, allowing your product to stand out.
4. Mandatory Regulations
Based on Act No. 33 of 2014, almost all consumer products must be halal.
Halal Certification Requirements
Before applying for halal certification, ensure that you have all the necessary documentation in place. Generally required:
- Business data
- Product name & type
- List of raw materials and suppliers
- Production process
- Halal Product Assurance System (SJPH) documents
Don’t wait for government or consumer reprimands. It’s better to be proactive — prepare all requirements and check for halal certification from the start.
How to Obtain Halal Certification for MSMEs
For MSMEs, halal certification is now easier. There are two routes:
1. Free Halal Certification (Self-Declared MSMEs)
- Only applicable to micro and small businesses.
- Strict requirements: 100% halal ingredients, straightforward process.
- Limited quota → must be fought over quickly.
2. Regular Halal Certification
- Applicable to all business scales (MSMEs, medium, large).
- More certainty, not dependent on quota.
- Suitable for visionary entrepreneurs with long-term goals.
Free programs are attractive, but limited in nature. If your business is serious, regular service is a much safer and more sustainable option. Don’t let your business growth be hampered by waiting for a quota.
Halal Certification Process
For clarity, here’s the process:
- Register for Halal Certification through SIHALAL BPJPH.
- Upload the Halal Certification Requirement Documents.
- Appointment of LPH for the field audit.
- Material and production inspection process.
- Determination of the Halal Fatwa from the Indonesian Council of Ulama (MUI).
- BPJPH issues the Halal Certificate.
- Check halal certification on the LPH LPPOM website.
The halal certification process for MSMEs is usually faster if the documents are complete.
Halal Certification Costs
Many people inquire about the costs of halal certification. The answer is: it varies.
Halal certification costs vary depending on the type of business, the number of products, and the halal certification service chosen:
| Business Types | Standard Cost | with Mentoring Programs |
| MSMEs | IDR 0 – IDR 3 million | Free (government subsidy) |
| Non-MSMEs (Medium – Large Industries) | IDR 4 – IDR 12 million+ | No subsidy |
| Exports / Complex Products | Customized | Customized |
Check the estimated halal certification costs on the official BPJPH website: here
👉 Small Investment for Big Impact. Halal certification is not just a formality, but a branding asset. Compare advertising costs of hundreds of millions versus a once-in-a-lifetime halal certification.
Halal Certification for MSMEs: Real Benefits
- Products are more trusted by Muslim consumers.
- Access to modern retail and exports.
- Brand value increases → easy to scale up.
Example: After obtaining halal certification, a culinary MSME in Bandung saw sales double simply by entering the Halal category of the marketplace. Check Halal Certification: A Practical Method
Once the certificate is issued, you can check your halal certification at:
- The official BPJPH & LPH LPPOM website
- The SIHALAL app
- The official halal label on the packaging
Use these steps to reassure consumers and validate that your product is 100% guaranteed.
Register for Regular Halal Certification now.
With expert guidance, the process is faster, easier, and more likely to be successful.
Click here to apply for Regular Halal Certification.
